01-08-2022, 04:56 AM
These are wonderful bikes, and I too am tempted by the new 850cc version of the V7 (esp the blue colour...). Other than accepting the lower amount of power that the V7 produces compare to the CB1100, you cannot go wrong with a Moto Guzzi V7.
If you have a Piaggio dealer not too far from you, you are a lucky member of a very small group of people, esp in North America. I own a MG Griso for 7 years now, and my nearest Piaggio dealer is located in Vancouver, 9 hrs away. It forced me to do all regular maintenance myself, and thereby finding out that it is not so difficult after all. Strangely enough, I have had no problem getting spare parts sent to me in 2 or 3 weeks from excellent suppliers in US and Europe. I have never had to wait longer than that (which I cannot say about my Honda parts...).
If you have a Piaggio dealer not too far from you, you are a lucky member of a very small group of people, esp in North America. I own a MG Griso for 7 years now, and my nearest Piaggio dealer is located in Vancouver, 9 hrs away. It forced me to do all regular maintenance myself, and thereby finding out that it is not so difficult after all. Strangely enough, I have had no problem getting spare parts sent to me in 2 or 3 weeks from excellent suppliers in US and Europe. I have never had to wait longer than that (which I cannot say about my Honda parts...).